Indonesian National Commission for UNESCO (KNIU), Ministry of Education and Culture in collaboration with UNESCO Jakarta organized a National Workshop in "Introducing Multiple Perspective Approaches to Biodiversity" to socialize education in the teaching of Biodiversity using multiple perspective approaches. The workshop was participated by the teachers from 30 schools all over Indonesia which are members of the UNESCO Associated School Project Network.The main idea of the Workshop is to introduce the eight perspectives of multiple approaches to Biodiversity consists of Scientific Perspective, Historical Perspective, Geographic Perspective, Human Rights Perspective, Gender Equality Perspective, Values Perspective, Cultural Diversity Perspective and Sustainability Perspective.

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At a recent Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)-Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Youth Leader Workshop a student from the Miyagi Prefecture in Japan shared her personal experiences of disaster.

“My grandmother evacuated to the higher part of the town just after the earthquake. But she came back home to get something important to her. Then, she never came back again,” the student recalled.

“Unfortunately, she was washed away by [the] tsunami.”

In Asia-Pacific, the region most prone to disasters in the world, an increasing number of young people have experienced the loss of belongings, homes and their love ones-- parents, family members, friends, teachers and other community members. While shouldering such burdens, today’s youth are also the future of our world, and their action, determination and will is crucial for the creation of a sustainable future for coming generations.

Organized by The Goi Peace Foundation and UNESCOEndorsed by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan; Japanese National Commission for UNESCO; Japan Private High School Federation; Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education; JapanBroadcasting Corporation; Nikkei Inc.Supported by Felissimo Corporation

THEME:"THE POWER OF CULTURE TO CREATE A BETTER FUTURE". Every part of the world has its own culture. Culture includes the arts, traditions and customs of a country or region, as well as the wisdom, values, lifestyles and trends of the people living there. In order to build a peaceful world, we need to acknowledge and respect each other's cultures. What aspects of the culture in your country or region do you take pride in? How can youth make the most of them to create a better future?